Elfman's Serenada Schizophrana

[ashinyobject 0]

on myspace on elfman's fanthingy they are streaming a movement a day of his latest Concerto(?).

http://www.myspace.com/dannyelfman

if anyone has a way to record the stream, it would be greatly appreciated if someone could do that for me or anyone else for that matter.

i do not believe you have to have an account to listen to it.

the 1st movement is called Pianos.

[QMM 4]

I'm loving the first movement so far

Edit: This is some of his best work if not the best work that Elfman's ever done IMO

[ashinyobject 0]

it greatly impressed me.

[Seth 67]

Very impressive stuff, especially the orchestration.

[QMM 4]

A Brass Thing is out today, and it's sounding very very good right now

[tpigeon 3]

Will this piece ever be released officially? I would think that he has a large enough fan base that it would warrant release. I'm very much enjoying this, though. It's terrific.

Ted

[nightscape94 968]

I read an article a few months back that stated "Serenada Schizophrana" was adapted by a female composer to an IMAX film, with Elfman's supervision or blessing, or something along those lines. I'll see if I can dig it up.

Tim

[chs058 0]

The sheet music for this piece can be rented at Schirmer:

However it is a big orchestra.

Please post if there exists a recording.

Danny Elfman : Work List

* Orchestra

o Serenada Schizophrana (2005) - 42 minute(s)

Chorus small female chorus in mvt. 5

Orchestration 3(2pic,afl).3(2ca).3(Ebcl,2bcl,asx).3(2cbn)/6.3.3(btbn)+btbn(cbtbn).1(Cimbasso)/timp(perc).5perc/hp.2pf(syn).syn/str (14.10.8.8.6)

[nightscape94 968]

This is the article I read.

Tim

[ashinyobject 0]

if anyone finds a bootleg please PM me.

[QMM 4]

The IMAX film is Deep Sea 3D

[fommes 165]

Anyone happen to have recorded the first, third, and fourth movement?

[fommes 165]

Anyone?

[fommes 165]

I've read this only now:

http://elfman.filmmusic.com/forum/read.php?7,21452

This is coming to CD. Nice.

[tpigeon 3]

Great News. I was hoping for a release of this piece. A concert work by Danny Elfman makes me very curious.

Ted

[BurgaFlippinMan 7]

Whats this actually? Btw I've always been curious. Where and how did Danny learn to write for orchestra? I know he is a rocker turned composer but I've never found anything detailed about how he managed to blossom into what he is now.

[Indiana_Fett 0]

Always nice to see film composers write for concert.

[QMM 4]

Woo! His concert sounded amazing from the clips that I've heard

[ilovehotsax 0]

Does anyone know if this going to be released on CD?

[QMM 4]

Does anyone know if this going to be released on CD?

.....did you read the stuff above?

[ilovehotsax 0]

Oops, didn't see that. Thanks!

[Quintus 6,496]

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[robthehand 3]

There are a few more details about the upcoming CD here, and according to this page, it will be released as a hybrid SA-CD.

[fommes 165]

Splendid. I bought the Legend of Zorro in SACD too. Now all I need is an SACD player.

[QMM 4]

Elfman's next symphonic work from soundtrack.net

Grammy-winning, three time Oscar-nominated composer Danny Elfman will premiere his latest symphonic work, "OVERTURE TO A NONEXISTENT MUSICAL" on September 15, 16 and 17 at conductor John Mauceri's farewell concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.  

To help celebrate Mauceri's sixteen years of leading the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Elfman has composed an eight minute work which the composer describes as "a big, fun, boisterous and slightly crazy piece written to bid goodbye to one of film music's biggest supporters. I imagined it as a grand overture to something that doesn't actually exist. Many themes... as if taken from a larger work... some kind of imaginary musical or ballet."  

John Mauceri and Danny Elfman's first collaboration was for Sony Classical's upcoming recording of Elfman's "SERENADA SCHIZOPHRANA", a full length symphony which had its world premiere at Carnegie Hall last year. The Sony CD will be in stores on October 23.

[Ray Barnsbury 8]

Sounds great!

Ray Barnsbury

[QMM 4]

If you go over to soundtrack.net, there's an ad on the top right of the page under the banner for the cd, it has previews for all the tracks in good sound quality. Or just go here to play it

You can order it here

Last track is called Improv for Alto Sax, it's not numbered as part of the movement, a surprising and welcome addition!

[Ollie 1,375]

You can definitely hear Herrmann's influence in the cues.

There are times I wish Elman would write more like this and stay away from synths.

[tpigeon 3]

Has anyone heard the whole thing yet? I'm still in the first movement, but I really like it so far.

Ted

[robthehand 3]

Damn, I forgot this was released already. Ordering it now!

Nice cover art...

It's no. 658 on the Amazon music sales rankings... that's not bad, actually.

[Red 75]

The cover is kinda strange.

[QMM 4]

Order just shipped today

[Composer_Fan 2]

Always nice to see film composers write for concert.

Yes, it is. And it gives me something to throw in my music professors' faces when they say film composers aren't up to par with "classical" composers.... Some of them don't even know that JW wrote concertos.

[Ollie 1,375]

The cover is kinda strange.

It's Elfman.

Quirky cover fits the title.

[scissorhands 16]

I'm really impressed. Sincerely, I think this is the best thing Elfman has written since "Edward Scissorhands". I had read very good reviews when this was premiered, I expected something good and innovative, but not to such an extent. Definitely more interesting than most of the contemporary music.

The lyrics in Spanish in the 5th movement, "I Forget", were surprisingly funny

[gkgyver 1,647]

Have to order this in the UK. There's no chance in hell such a soundtrack will ever be officially released over here.

[Mr. Breathmask 624]

Incidentally, the latest FSM podcast covers this. Haven't listened to it yet, but should be good.

- Marc, who thinks the FSM podcast should be far more frequent than it is now.

[Diego 21]

I'd love to hear it but I doubt I'll ever see the CD here

[David Coscina 4]

I'm also very impressed with this work by Elfman. I just watched HULK last night on cable television (the buggers CUT the desert tank battle though- what a bunch of idiots!) and I still think it was a strong effort for Elmfman, especially considering he had like 1 week to write the whole score....

[Composer_Fan 2]

Wait, Elfman did Hulk?

How did I miss that....

[Romão 2,473]

I thought Hulk was a surprisingly strong score. It doesn't fell rushed at all. Great overture, with lots of neat motifs.

[ChrisAfonso 237]

Ordered it yesterday through amazon marketplace... should arrive here in 1 or 2 weeks.

[tpigeon 3]

I like the score to Hulk also. It may seem inconsistent or choppy if one hasn't seen the film, but within its intended context it fits very well.

Ted

[Romão 2,473]

It's the best score to come out from any Marvel movie, IMHO.

[tpigeon 3]

I like the film a lot too, but I am supposedly in the minority there.

Ted

[ChrisAfonso 237]

I like it too, everyone I know who has ssen it hates it though... can't understand that.

[Romão 2,473]

IMHO, it's also by far the best Marvel movie, and one of the best superhero movies next to Batman Begins and the first Superman.

[tpigeon 3]

I'm told I know nothing because I'm not familiar with the comic book, as if that has anything to do with the quality of the movie. I thought the movie was quite good as a character study as well as an action vehicle. Bana was terrific in the role. Ang Lee also did a remarkable job capturing the exhiliration of rage and destruction. The Josh Lucas character was a bore, but all the others were at the very least interesting, and I just loved Bana's exploration of the role. The final showdown was not anywhere near as compelling as the desert chase and surrender in San Francisco, which was the true high point of the film. But I agree with you, Merkel, I think my three favorite comic book character movies are Batman Begins, the original Superman, and The Hulk.

Ted

[King Mark 3,975]

Somehow the title of this piece doesn't even make me want to listen to it.

K.M.Who thinks Hulk is a pretty good score

[Ollie 1,375]

Give it a listen.